The northeast region of India is reeling from catastrophic floods and landslides induced by relentless monsoon rains. The disaster has claimed at least 60 lives across multiple states, displaced hundreds of thousands, and caused extensive damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for all northeastern states on July 2, 2024, forecasting heavy rainfall as several rivers cross danger levels. 16 people were reported dead over the last two weeks due to rain-induced landslides and 80 people have lost their lives so far all over Northeast.
On June 28, 2024, Delhi, India recorded the highest June rainfall in 88 years, causing severe flooding and widespread damage. At least 11 people have been killed, including 4 children. Forecasts predict more rains over the weekend.
The Indian Meteorological Department’s observatory registered a record-breaking rainfall of 111 mm (4.37 inches) in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, by 23:30 LT on Sunday, June 2, 2024, surpassing the previous record of 101.6 mm (4 inches) for single-day June rainfall set 133 years ago on June 16, 1891.
A severe heatwave has claimed at least 54 lives across central, eastern, and northern India, over the past couple of days, with record-breaking temperatures affecting regions including Delhi and Bihar.
Tropical Cyclone “Remal” — which made landfall over the southern port of Mongla in Bangladesh and the adjoining Sagar Islands in India’s West Bengal on May 26, 2024, has left more than 75 fatalities by May 29. At least 14 people are still missing. The cyclone brought heavy rain and gale-force winds, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
New Delhi, India, recorded a national record-high temperature of 52.3 °C (126.1 °F) on May 29, 2024. This record was set at 14:30 LT in Mungeshpur, breaking the previous record of 51 °C (124 °F) in Rajasthan’s Phalodi town in 2016.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal crossed Bangladesh’s southern port of Mongla and the Sagar Islands in India’s West Bengal on May 26, 2024. Over 1.1 million people were evacuated before the storm, which caused at least 12 deaths and extensive damage.
Parts of northwest India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with the capital New Delhi under a Red alert as very high temperatures strike parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several states, anticipating persistent heat wave conditions over the next 5 days.
A catastrophic dust storm swept through Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 13, 2024, beginning at 15:00 local time and persisting for more than two hours. The storm claimed the lives of at least eight individuals and injured over 60 others, wreaking havoc across the city.
